Hi, i would like some jogging buddies.

Hi! I am very new to running/jogging, I'm on week 3 of the couch to 5k app. I love it so very much. Even just got some new running shoes. Running is my therapy, it helps me clear my mind. Love it! Would be cool to have a bunch of friends that love it just the same. I will send you a request. (Any other runners/joggers feel free to add me as well)

Trying to get back into running after a few years off! Finding it hard! But i will get there! Motivation and support sounds like a great plan!! I am currently training for my first tough mudder, so i am doing alot of gym and strength work too. Aiming to squeeze in 2-3 runs a week at this stage and up the amount as time gets closer. Usually about 6 - 8km runs

Feel free to add me - active runner/jogger starting training for a half marathon

Hi

I'm doing the couch to 5k app to! I find it really motivational and even tho the first run of the new week is tough I find the last one a bit easier, I'm due to do my 3rd run in week 4 today. I'm running on a treadmill in our garage at the mo as I'm not a natural runner and at least the treadmill makes me keep going :happy:
I hope to have a go at running in the great outdoors today, I plan to start out with the run from week one to see how I get on.

Please feel free to add me if you like.

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Hey I run track with my son and boyfriend four times a week. We run about half an hour right now, which hopefully by the end of May will be a good solid 5K. Next year I am aiming to do a 10 K....not sure if I am really to even consider marathons, but I do enjoy a good run!

I'm taking a break from running at the moment to focus on weights, but I plan on getting back into it in time for the Peachtree Road Race in July. I want to try my first obstacle run sometime later this year and build up to a half marathon either at the end of this year or the beginning of next year. I've been running anywhere from 3 to 10 miles at a stretch, depending on the day and what other workouts I've done that week. Feel free to add me.

I run, I love to run. I love to help people get better at running as well and I am fair game to helping anyone.

I am not sure i would say I love running but i love the sense of accomplishment I get when i increase my time or distance. I did C25K last year and now have been doing a bridge to 10K. My goal is do get comfortable there and maybe next year start working on a half marathon.

Feel free to add me it would be nice to have running friends!

My first half is next week. Would love some more running buddies as well, several more races lined up this year and the motivation to tie up the sneakers isn't always there.. until I see everyone else kickin' butt on the feeds and then the spark comes!

C25K is actually a very solid plan to get you moving. What many find is that once they get moving they have a difficult time getting faster. There are so many ways to do this, but first and foremost the key is to not get too spun up about speed once you are running. Focus on volume, and here is why. Physiologically your nervous system and soft tissues adapt very quickly, hence the reason you are able to make such excellent progress with any new program within the first couple weeks. The low intensity allows your muscles to increase vascularity and thus enhances your oxygen delivery system which makes for improved circulation, better nutrient and oxygen delivery, which also leads to more burn for your buck when you run.

Here is the WHY of why you need to stay slow. It takes 8 months for your bones to BEGIN to catch up to the adaptations your soft tissue made in the first 4 to 8 weeks of training. Without the bone density to back the training up the recipe is all types of stress related issues varying from stress fractures to possible breaks of the metatarsals of the feet. By going slow and not focusing on speed you allow your bones to catch up and improve the overall efficiency of your stride which...as you add volume (this is the magic bullet) you will inherently become naturally faster. When you "graduate" from C25K you can turn to the Maffetone Method or the Hadd post to get more in the weeds on low(er) intensity high(er) volume training.

When I prescribe training for people I take the first 20 weeks and focus solely on volume. I will toss in an mix of "turnover" runs but nothing that will overstress the body, and those turnover runs are not given until 6 weeks in. Vary you HR range that you train at. Maybe 45 minutes at a 140-145 average HR...if it is a walk, so what? A mile is a mile and it burns the same amount regardless. We need to get your body ready to deal with runs that will provide the after burn. Make sure a couple runs are done at 150-155 AHR, throw in a short one at 160...but do NOT go above 165 at all in your program for the first 20 weeks.

Speed is awesome, but it is also a recipe for injury. This is all about quality of life and making sure you can do it with your great, great, great grandbabies...volume matters.

Feel free to add, my second half is in 2 weeks after being a complete non runner 18 months ago